The coronation ceremony and public trial lasted until the sun dipped low, painting the horizon a fiery red.
Penny and her son, declared usurpers, were immediately stripped of their noble status and imprisoned for life within White Castle.
This sentence was a decision reached after much deliberation.
Although Penny was a usurper, she was, after all, the Old Duke's daughter and Liya's aunt. A brutal execution would have made Liya seem too cruel, earning her the title of Tyrant in the history books.
Furthermore, keeping her alive served as leverage against Damon in the South. Thus, it was a punishment that satisfied all parties involved.
Next was the matter of the Southern Territory's repayment for the Northern Territory's aid.
White Harbor would be handed over to their administration, with a full exemption from taxes.
